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4 String Electric Bass

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Vintage 1980s Fender BULLET BASS BROWN Electric Bass Guitar

Vintage 1980s Fender BULLET BASS BROWN Electric Bass Guitar

$899.99
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Available at:Bakersfield, CA

Condition: Great

Used Hofner 62 500/1 2 Tone Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

Used Hofner 62 500/1 2 Tone Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

$2,499.99
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Available at:Des Moines, IA

Condition: Great

Used 2020 Fender GC FSR Deluxe Precision Bass Special Metallic Seafoam Green Electric Bass Guitar

Used 2020 Fender GC FSR Deluxe Precision Bass Special Metallic Seafoam Green Electric Bass Guitar

$799.99
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Available at:Detroit, MI

Condition: Good

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Vintage 1973 Gibson 1973 Gibson EB-3 Cherry Cherry Electric Bass Guitar

Vintage 1973 Gibson 1973 Gibson EB-3 Cherry Cherry Electric Bass Guitar

$1,499.99$1,999.99
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Available at:Plymouth Meeting, PA

Condition: Good

Used Fender Big Block Precision Bass Black Electric Bass Guitar

Used Fender Big Block Precision Bass Black Electric Bass Guitar

$759.99$849.99
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Available at:Manchester, CT

Condition: Great

Used 2025 Woodcraft T. Master Short Scale Bass Mocha Electric Bass Guitar

Used 2025 Woodcraft T. Master Short Scale Bass Mocha Electric Bass Guitar

$1,799.99
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Available at:Hollywood, CA

Condition: Excellent

Used Morgan Monroe Mando Bass 3 Color Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

Used Morgan Monroe Mando Bass 3 Color Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

$1,629.99
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Available at:Westlake Village, CA

Condition: Great

Used B.C. Rich Revenge Bass Black Electric Bass Guitar

Used B.C. Rich Revenge Bass Black Electric Bass Guitar

$699.99
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Available at:Colorado Springs, CO

Condition: Fair

Used Yamaha RBX 264 Black Electric Bass Guitar

Used Yamaha RBX 264 Black Electric Bass Guitar

$249.99
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Available at:Sugar Land, TX

Condition: Great

Used Fender 1968 Precision Bass Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

Used Fender 1968 Precision Bass Sunburst Electric Bass Guitar

$5,799.99$6,999.99
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Available at:Bakersfield, CA

Condition: Good

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Vintage 1961 Fender Jazz Bass Olympic White Electric Bass Guitar

Vintage 1961 Fender Jazz Bass Olympic White Electric Bass Guitar

$34,999.99
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Available at:Hollywood, CA

Condition: Good

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Vintage 1980 Fender P Bass Blue Sapphire Electric Bass Guitar

Vintage 1980 Fender P Bass Blue Sapphire Electric Bass Guitar

$1,999.99
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Available at:N. Olmsted, OH

Condition: Good

Used Fender Player Precision Bass Emerald Green Electric Bass Guitar

Used Fender Player Precision Bass Emerald Green Electric Bass Guitar

$549.99
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Available at:Lexington, KY

Condition: Fair

Used Artesian Bass Works 4 String Black Electric Bass Guitar

Used Artesian Bass Works 4 String Black Electric Bass Guitar

$1,099.99
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Available at:Kansas City, MO

Condition: Great

Used Yamaha BB614 Red Electric Bass Guitar

Used Yamaha BB614 Red Electric Bass Guitar

$649.99
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Available at:Atlanta, GA

Condition: Great

Used Ibanez SR2400 Purple Electric Bass Guitar

Used Ibanez SR2400 Purple Electric Bass Guitar

$1,099.99$1,299.99
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Available at:Pittsburgh, PA

Condition: Great

Used Squier Badtz-Maru Bronco Bass Black Electric Bass Guitar

Used Squier Badtz-Maru Bronco Bass Black Electric Bass Guitar

$1,499.99
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Available at:Canton, MI

Condition: Excellent

Used 2024 Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Texas Tea Electric Bass Guitar

Used 2024 Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Texas Tea Electric Bass Guitar

$1,599.99$1,999.99
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Available at:Towson, MD

Condition: Good

Used Kiesel Vader Bass British Racing Green Electric Bass Guitar

Used Kiesel Vader Bass British Racing Green Electric Bass Guitar

$1,099.99$1,499.99
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Available at:San Marcos, CA

Condition: Great

Used Fodera MONARCH Walnut Electric Bass Guitar

Used Fodera MONARCH Walnut Electric Bass Guitar

$4,299.99$5,999.99
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Available at:Portsmouth, NH

Condition: Excellent

Used Gibson Midtown Wine Red Electric Bass Guitar

Used Gibson Midtown Wine Red Electric Bass Guitar

$1,079.99$1,199.99
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Available at:Crestwood, MO

Condition: Fair

Used Ibanez MC-924 RED AND BLACK Electric Bass Guitar

Used Ibanez MC-924 RED AND BLACK Electric Bass Guitar

$849.99
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Available at:San Antonio, TX

Condition: Good

Used ESP VP250BM Black Electric Bass Guitar

Used ESP VP250BM Black Electric Bass Guitar

$1,599.99
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Available at:San Marcos, CA

Condition: Good

Used Warwick German Pro Series Idolmaker 4 Black Electric Bass Guitar

Used Warwick German Pro Series Idolmaker 4 Black Electric Bass Guitar

$2,499.99
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Available at:Orlando, FL

Condition: Great

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No one can deny that the 4-string electric bass guitar is a cornerstone of any band. Together with the percussion, the bassist creates the powerful rhythm that gets the audience moving and becomes the heartbeat of a melody. Being the most common type of bass guitar, the 4-string is essentially the gold standard instrument for the low end, and it's usually tuned to the sound of a double bass. One of the most important things to consider when choosing your new 4-string bass is the body style, and with that, the tonewood that it's made of. For a country or folk bassist looking for rich acoustic character, a semi-hollow body is the perfect way to warm up your tone right from the start. Solid-body basses, on the other hand, are right at home in any genre of music, particularly rock and metal. For either style bass, take a careful look at the wood. Alder is a popular choice due to its well-rounded tone, while a musician looking for added warmth and smoothness might prefer mahogany. If you're a technical player looking for tight sustain to nail fast bass lines, basswood may be right for you.

On the other hand, high-sustain lovers will appreciate the brilliance of maple. Once you've decided on your favorite tonewood, the next step in shaping the sound of the bass is the pickup system. With this instrument, you have your choice of active or passive pickups. The difference is simple: an active pickup contains a small built-in preamp, while a passive pickup sends an untouched signal directly to the output. The end result is that passive pickups deliver a classic, full tone that works well with any amp while active pickups put out bright, clear sounds with added power to push an amp into high overdrive if that's your thing. You can also decide between fretted and fretless styles for your 4-string bass guitar. With a fretted fingerboard, the guitar neck is divided into semi-tones and you've got a visual and tactile guide for your finger placement. This makes fretted models easy to learn on, and the pinpoint contact with the metal frets can impart a clear, precise quality to the bass' sound. A fretless fingerboard, by comparison, is a great choice for experienced players, where you'll take advantage of the smooth surface to slide your fingers for more dynamic sounds. By pressing the string directly against the fingerboard wood, a fretless bass also gives you a slightly softer sound.

No matter what style of bass you decide on—solid or semi-hollow, active or passive, fretted or fretless—the most important thing to keep in mind is that it's perfectly suited to your own tastes. If you're not sure where to start, take a look at some of your favorite bassists and see what they play: the first step to following in your idols' footsteps is to look for a matching bass guitar to put yourself on the same footing.

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